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Dec 13
2007

Fatal Errors in Joomla Extensions

Posted by Administrator in troubleshooting , extensions , errors

Administrator

Nothing can be more frustrating than installing a hot new component or module, going to your Joomla website, hitting refresh only to be presented with some blasted error such as "Fatal Error: Call to a member function get() on a non-object in blah blah on line blah blah."  It makes you want to scream and pull your hair out!

This has happened to me countless times and unfortunately, when you're using an Open Source system like Joomla and open source extensions (and sometimes PAID ones,) it's going to happen to you at some point.

Here's just a basic rundown of what you can do if you get a kooky error: 

Jan 24
2007

Joomla Front Page Has Disappeared

Posted by Administrator in troubleshooting , howto  , errors

Administrator

This one can be frustrating - you're working hard on your Joomla site and suddenly your front page content doesn't show!  First, check and make sure you've got a link to the Frontpage component in the Main Menu - and be certain it is published. 

Nov 07
2006

Welcome to the Joomla Wiz Tips and Resources Site

Posted by Administrator in troubleshooting , howto

Administrator
Hello and welcome to the website!  I hope to become your resource for learning just how powerful Joomla can be for your website needs.  I've been working in a Joomla environment for several years now.  When I first started, I knew absolutely nothing about PHO, MySQL or CSS - and thanks to Joomla and many late nights of hair pulling and screaming, I feel I've got a decent grip on this great content management system.
 
My hope with this website is to create a database of the tricks and answers to the most infuriating issues that I've come across while working in Joomla.  Have you ever wondered why your template goes all wonky?  I've been there!  Ever had a component that seemed cool, but then you discovered some bizarre issue and didn't know how to fix it?  Been there!
 
I will also welcome your questions - if time allows in my schedule, I'll take a look at your issue and see if I can find an answer for you!  Just use my 'Submit issue' form and I'll try to get back to you as soon as I can.